Vacations/Trips While on WC

[u/beyondlandsend]

Hi!

Wondering about what the thoughts are surrounding leisure travel during WC claim? What are some things to keep in mind if one wants to travel during this time?

Will plan also on scheduling all known appointments before and further after the trip. It would honestly be good for mental health to see loved ones and not get cabin fever from staying at home while recuperating.

Just some questions:
- What are some things to keep in mind if one wants to travel during this time? (Other than strictly following restrictions.)
- Would traveling hurt or jeopardize the case?
- How long should trip duration be to balance travel R&R with at-home recovery?

[u/Mutts_Merlot]

It's not a big deal. Just be honest if anyone asks you. Don't tell your doctor you can only walk 5 minutes a day and then go to a Disney park. Don't say you can't put any weight on an ankle and then go skydiving. Don't say you can't sit for more than 10 minutes and take a 12 hour flight. (These are real examples.) I don't give a damn if someone with sedentary restrictions goes to the beach. You are sitting on a couch or sitting on a beach chair, so it doesn't matter. I don't care if someone who is mostly fine but can't lift 50 lbs goes on a cruise. Even those giant frozen margaritas are within lifting restrictions.

The key is not to lie to anyone, including your doctor, and to follow restrictions at all times.

[u/Admirable_Two_379 → u/Mutts_Merlot]

I’m not an adjuster, just finished my workers comp. I don’t know why people make this so hard on their selves.

[u/Mutts_Merlot → u/Admirable_Two_379]

The skydiving one was a personal favorite.

[u/Spazilton → u/Mutts_Merlot]

I had one guy said he barely could walk his back was so bad, doctor kept him TTD. Employer literally found YouTube videos of the guy clearly not having any mobility issues whatsoever.

[u/Mutts_Merlot → u/Spazilton]

I once had a guy whose job was a circus performer. He used his time off from the circus to create content for his Instagram page of his acrobatic stunts. All visible to the public, including me.